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Straight answers

The questions owners actually ask.

No sales answers. Where the honest answer is ‘the funding partner decides that’, it says so.

What does Draw Forward actually do?
We're a funding brokerage. You complete one application, we package it, and we present it to funding partners whose criteria fit your business. The funding partner underwrites and issues any offer. We don't underwrite or fund transactions ourselves — and we'll tell you plainly which partner a file went to.
Do I need perfect credit?
No. Partners in our network weigh business performance heavily — consistent revenue and deposit history matter more than a single score. Credit is one factor among several rather than a pass-or-fail gate. Plenty of files that a bank would decline are workable here.
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
Funding partners in our network generally look for at least six months in business, at least $15,000 in average monthly revenue, and revenue deposited into a business bank account. These are general guidelines rather than guarantees of eligibility.
Which industries do you work with?
Trucking and transportation, construction and contracting, restaurants and food service, auto repair, staffing agencies, medical and dental practices, salons and retail, home care, childcare, landscaping, logging, and most other operating businesses.
What documents do I need?
Most files start with the last three to four months of business bank statements, a driver's license for each owner, and a voided business check. Depending on your industry and the amount, a partner may ask for more. We'll tell you what's missing rather than leaving you guessing.
How much does it cost to apply?
Nothing. Submitting an application to us carries no fee and no obligation. If a partner extends an offer, all of its costs and terms will be disclosed to you by that partner in writing before you sign anything.
I already have an advance. Can I still apply?
Yes, and please tell us about it on the application — who it's with, the balance, and the payment amount and frequency. Being upfront about open positions lets us route your file to partners who work with that structure instead of wasting a week finding out the hard way.
How long does this take?
It depends on your file, your industry and which partners review it. A complete file with clean statements moves faster than one we have to chase documents for. We won't promise you a number we don't control — what we will do is tell you where your file actually stands.
Does applying affect my credit or my business?
Submitting the application authorizes us and prospective funding partners to review business and personal credit information about the business and its owners. Applying doesn't obligate you to accept anything from anyone.
Aren't I better off going straight to a funder?
Sometimes, and if that's true for your file we'll tell you. A direct funder can only offer you what that funder offers — if you don't fit their criteria, you're declined and you start over somewhere else. The real risk with brokers is the ones who sell your application to a dozen buyers and leave you fielding calls for months. We don't do that, and you can hold us to it.
How do you get paid?
If a funding partner funds your file, that partner pays us a commission. You don't pay us a fee for submitting or placing your application. Any costs in the transaction itself are the funding partner's, and they'll be disclosed to you in writing by that partner before you sign.
What's a factor rate, and is it the same as an interest rate?
No. A factor rate is a multiplier applied once to the amount you receive — at 1.30, $50,000 received means $65,000 remitted in total. Unlike interest, that cost doesn't shrink if you remit faster, which means a shorter period actually raises the effective annualized cost. There's a calculator further up this page that shows the arithmetic.
Will you sell my information?
No. Not to lead buyers, aggregators, or anyone else. We share your file with funding partners we're actively submitting it to, and we'll tell you which ones. If you want us to stop, say so and we'll close the file.
What if I'm turned down?
We'll tell you why, as specifically as we're able to. Often it's something fixable — a few more months of seasoning, cleaner deposits, a resolved position. If it's not a fit today, we'll tell you that honestly rather than stringing you along.

Still have a question?

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